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Recall 08V-340

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2008 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-340
Reported
July 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
151 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

GM is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary.

The risk

If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed], or through their website at <a href=[link removed] .

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 08244.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles